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  1. ratz

    Anyone try OneUP 40T or 42T Cassette Sprocket?

    I now feel better about moving to the top of hill with a 14% and 16% on either side now. 20% ouch my car wouldn't like that.
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    First group ride

    If your head is looking up; then you are probably in that group of people that need to notch the seat to get the headrest close enough. Short Torso would be the indicator as well; you should have a pretty good double chin going when sitting in the head rest; and you shouldn't be looking out the...
  3. ratz

    Anyone try OneUP 40T or 42T Cassette Sprocket?

    One thing to consider; to protect the budget, (yeah I know irony). But before you go too far down that route; consider your hills; we "roll" a lot around here and I can go up some pretty severe stuff with a 38Tx28T.... In the beginning years it was a 34Tx32T which progressed to 36Tx32T. Depends...
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    Beginners Pedaling Stroke

    Alright A+ for determination. :) Let us know what we can do to help even if it's just so you can vent. Even A picture to start of you on the bike from the side would give everyone here a good reference point; and we might spot some tips. Definitely don't look at your feet as you figured out...
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    Advanced Figure 8's

    Since this is Minnesota; I thought I should evaluate the V20 for playing hockey. Goalie no; but maybe a middle defense man... oh wait, they don't play that way anymore. Anyhow here's some 10-mph Figure-8 drills. Something to work on when you think you have the slow stuff mastered. This is not...
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    Anyone try OneUP 40T or 42T Cassette Sprocket?

    Rick and a few others have do that with good success. They'll likely chime in; I think most people have used Wolf components. Here are two threads that talk about it that I could dig up. http://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/installed-sram-x7-type-2-rear-deraileur.8446/...
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    Beginners Pedaling Stroke

    Let see Skip, that's a Q559. So a couple of things First of glad to see you are sticking with it; it will come... 1) Make sure the front tire is firmly inflated. A low pressure tire when you are first learning it a really bad thing so rule that out. If it drops below a certain point the front...
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    what to wear?

    Hardy did figure out last year that on the S30 and V20 seat they are narrow enough to carry water bottles in those pockets. He was right.
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    what to wear?

    Well target no longer makes the boys and girls distinction so you are safe there. Really though who cares who it was designed for it if works, the yoga stuff seems good enough for the grocery store for everyone so why not on the bike. Although there should be a licensing requirement to...
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    what to wear?

    Depends on the cut of the chomois; some don't get in the way; and can manage sweat; as as well dealing with modesty issues; These work well as most of the pad is rearward and give your tailbone some extra padding. The cuff on the leg works great at keeping them in place on the leg in the wind...
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    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    And that's a low estimate by at least 489.....I'm guessing the e-tap are pretty strong, and I forgot the C2032 in the speed sensors. Garmin Remote, and the Remote for the head lights. So it's probably closing in on 29000mAH.... Fortunately there are a few bikes in the garage with Zero mAH...
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    Stock V20 bar available in different widths?

    Sorry Alan, best intentions got diverted.... This is the one you are looking for. http://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/bullhorn-and-dropbar-options.7014/page-10#post-121388 You sound like a candidate for Salsa Woodchippers or the Midge on-one. In the states the Salsa's will be the cheaper...
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    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    They have held up pretty good. We have 2 of them and this will be the second full season using them. Definitely had better luck using the GoPro Mount. Haven't found a better option for something that has that battery life. Most everything else the battery is shot after 2 hours; and we routinely...
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    Vendetta V20 Build diary 2016

    Eventually you have to take your children out into the light of day. But it occurs to me that I might have more aptly named her "Lithium Flower" Fortunately only the blue ones have to be charged before each < 6 hour ride. As configured with a full load of water; spare tire, crash...
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    What's on your feet - talking cycle shoes

    If I could use a two hole shoe on the V20 I would. Those look like they would be pretty nice for all of our other bikes.
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    What's on your feet - talking cycle shoes

    The SOLE does two nice things: 1) Dryer foot 2) Holds it's shape to that after lots riding the insole doesn't collapse and fail to support the foot. 3) Good odor control If the straps on the show are loose then would usually mean the fit is of; the straps are suppose to wrap the stiff upper...
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    What's on your feet - talking cycle shoes

    We thought you just glued your feet to the pedals
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    What's on your feet - talking cycle shoes

    Crap... stupid eidetic memory didn't know they went under. Ok my other favorite is SOLE https://secure.yoursole.com/us/mens/footbeds I have Softec Responses in all my shoes. I use them because they work and they were cheaper for multiple shoes. 1 set of these will last about 4-6 years.
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    What's on your feet - talking cycle shoes

    Sounds like a good candidate for Sidi Dominator Men's Narrow. Then add in e-soles. not cheap but effective. http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/category/accessories/product/review-esoles-efit-custom-footbeds-13-46945/
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    What's on your feet - talking cycle shoes

    Some of that is knowing what you have tried on before and reading reviews. If you can get close, most online suppliers have super flexible return an exchange policies on shoes as that's the only way they can sell them. This set was the third set of shoes I tried this winter to get the right...
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